By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government is to spend over N4.603 billion on the construction of new classrooms,among other education projects,across the state during the 2025 fiscal year. The state Commissioner of…
Author: Mustapha Salisu
Mustapha Salisu, a graduate of Information and Media Studies (B.Sc.) from Bayero University, Kano, is the Coordinator of the Prime Time Institute for Development Journalism (PTIDJ) with experience in communication skills and public relations.
Jos North Council boss mourns demise Lieutenant General
…Describes him as a patriot From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Executive Chairman of Jos North Local Government Council, John Kyohroh Christopher has expressed deep sadness over the death of Lt. General Jeremiah…
National Institute of Sports: Sen. Lalong Bags Fellowship Award at 9th Convocation
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The National Institute for Sports Lagos has honoured former Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Bako Lalong with the Fellowship of the…
Customs Seizes Petroleum Products Valued at Over N199m, Prosecutes 2 Smugglers in Zone D
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has confiscated petroleum motor spirit, PMS with custom value worth N199 million in Adamawa/Taraba states command. Comptroller General of NCS, Bashir A. Adewale…
Aggrieved Adamawa Stakeholders Sue Gov. Fintiri Over Creation of Fufore Emirate
From Umar Dankano, Yola A group of concerned stakeholders in Adamawa State has taken legal action against the state government over the creation of the Fufore Emirate, carved out of the historic…
Immunisation: Over 3m Nigeria, Ethiopia children to benefit from SCI’s new project
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Save the Children Immunisation Accelerator, funded by GSK, has awarded two innovation projects for finding unique solutions to help more children receive vaccinations. This was contained in…
Hisbah arrests couple for marrying at Kano restaurant
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a man and his girlfriend for getting married at a Banana restaurant, located along Zoo Road in Kano State. The couple whose marriage was solemnized…
FG Warns Against Storage of Explosives for Illegal Mining
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has cautioned against individuals storing explosive devices in their homes for illegal mining activities. The Minister made this statement on Wednesday in Sabon…
NAFDAC unveils Consumer safety clubs in Gombe schools
From Hajara Usman, Gombe The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Gombe state has set up NAFDAC Consumer Safety Club (NCSC) in Government Day Secondary school Gandu,…
Kwankwaso Making Moves To Defect To APC, Says Party Stalwart
By Abdullahi Yusuf A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Kano State, Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso, has that a former Governor of the state and National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples…
SPAC Project: BAF, AAN Train 18,874 Jigawa Women Farmers on Agroecological Practices
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse No fewer than 18,874 smallholder women farmers and young farmers in Jigawa State have been trained on agroecological practices by the Baba Azumi Foundation (BAF) with funding from…
Kano Gov’t Urges for Peaceful Resolution of Border Disputes
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged the National Boundary Commission to prioritize resolving border disputes across the country, particularly in areas…
Yobe Promotes 1,000 Teachers
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Executive Chairman of the Yobe State Teaching Service Board, Alhaji Yakubu Dokshi, has announced the promotion of 1,000 teaching staff to various levels and grades across…
KCSF Hosts Canadian Funds For Local Initiatives, Explores Areas Of Support
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano Civil Society Forum(KCSF) has hosted a team of the Canadian Fund For Local Initiatives(CFLI) aimed at learning about the Initiative and exploring its support. The meeting which…
FAAN Confirms Max Air Landing Incident At Kano Airport
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that a Max Air Boeing 737, with registration number 5N-MBD, suffered a nose wheel landing gear collapse and a rear…
Int’l Day of Education: SCI Advocates for Greater Support for Children’s Education
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Save the Children International (SCI), a non-governmental organization, joined the global community in celebrating the 2025 International Day of Education in Jigawa State. The event, themed Artificial Intelligence,…
Jigawa Govt Urges FG to Reintroduce School Feeding Program
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Government has called on the Federal Government to reintroduce the Home-Grown School Feeding Program to improve the welfare of primary school pupils and boost enrollment…
BREAKING: Gov. Mutfwang Sacks 5 Commissioners
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Governor of Plateau state, Caleb Mutfwang, has sacked five Commissioners and replaced them immediately in a cabinet reshufflement. In a press statement signed by the Secretary to…
Govt is tackling water scarcity issue in Jos Metropolis- Engr Samchi
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos As scarcity of water hit parts of Jos metropolis, Chairman of the Plateau State water services cooperation, Engineer Apollos Samchi, has assured citizens experiencing shortage in water supply…
Akwa Ibom Police Command Cracks Down on Crime, Warns Criminals to Steer Clear
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on crime, making significant arrests and recovering stolen items across the state. Addressing journalists at the State Police Command Headquarters, the Police…
Gov. Mutfwang to Provide Solar Power to Primary Healthcare Centres for Enhanced Health Service Delivery
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has inaugurated the Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) to provide solar power to over 25 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs)…
Jos North Council Chairman Receives Accolades for Quality Leadership
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Plateau State Council has commended the Jos North Local Government Chairman, John Christopher, for his outstanding achievements within his first 100 days…
Max Air Aircraft Sustains Tyre Burst On Landing At Aminu Kano Airport
By Abdullahi Yusuf A Max Air aircraft with registration number 5N-MBD, B733 on Tuesday suffered tyre burst on landing at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, (MAKIA). The aircraft with 53 passengers and…
AMG Foundation Honours Abuja Frontline Health Workers
In recognition of Nigeria’s unsung heroes in the healthcare sector, the Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation has honoured numerous selfless frontline health workers at its 3rd Annual Awards ceremony, held at the…
Gov. Buni Commissions Buni Gari Water Treatment plant, Water Quality Lab
…Flags off Construction of Buni Yadi/Damaturu Flood /Erosion Control Project From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe state Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni, on Monday commissioned the Buni Gari water treatment plant, and…